Historic churches · East of England
St Andrew's Church, Frenze
In or near Scole.
St Andrew's Church, Frenze — church in Frenze, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Andrew's Church, Frenze is located in South Norfolk, with the nearest railway station being Diss, approximately 1.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Andrew's Church, Frenze is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Frenze, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3802°, 1.1361°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the civil parish of Scole, Norfolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in an isolated position adjacent to Frenze Hall, near to the long-distance footpath, Boudica's Way (Boudicca Way), 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Diss.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the civil parish of Scole, Norfolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in an isolated position adjacent to Frenze Hall, near to the long-distance footpath, Boudica's Way (Boudicca Way), 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Diss.
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Background
History
The church was built in the early 14th century, and the south porch was added in the early 16th century. A bellcote was built at a later date.
Architecture
The body of the church is constructed in stone and consists of a nave without a chancel. The east window has three lights, and the windows in the north, south and west walls have two lights. The church contains seven brasses, most in memory of members of the Blennerhassett family. The oldest is dated 1475, and others date from the early 16th century. The single bell was cast in 1707 by Joseph Goldsmith.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3802, 1.1361
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Scole
- Postcode
- IP21 4EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592344 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Frenze (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The church of St Andrew in Frenze - geograph.org.uk - 1765703.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Frenze?
- St Andrew's Church, Frenze is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 4EZ), in the parish of Scole.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Frenze?
- St Andrew's Church, Frenze — church in Frenze, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Frenze?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP21 4EZ.
- When was St Andrew's Church, Frenze built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Frenze a listed building?
- St Andrew's Church, Frenze is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Frenze a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrew's Church, Frenze is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Andrew's Church, Frenze free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Frenze is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Frenze?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 4EZ.